There have been a lot of arguments over whether a 3-loss SEC team would get into the playoff, potentially over IU. But three 3-loss SEC teams? That seems unlikely. One tricky element facing the Hoosiers: A team ranked in the top 12 doesn't necessarily make the playoffs.

They had been No. 14 in the coaches poll. South Carolina is the new No. 14 after rising from No. 19, thanks to a sizeable win over Wofford. The Associated Press Top 25 has the Aggies one spot lower at No.